Lhasa Ganden Sayme Everest tour provides an opportunity to explore the culture and natural heritage of Tibetan feature with stunning mountain vistas, dramatic high passes, Nomadic Tibetan feature and grazing with the herd of Yaks and sheep. Lhasa Ganden Sayme Everest tour begins with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Lhasa over Mt. Everest. Warm reception by Tibetan guide and explore the beautiful roof of the world including legendary Potala palace and Sera and Drepung monastery and drive to Ganden Monastery. 45 km east of Lhasa, Ganden Monastery was first built in 1409, the 7 year during the reign of Emperor Yong Le of Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
On our Lhasa Ganden Sayme Everest tour we further drive to Sayme monastery and Tsedang. After exploring these historical and ancient towns we continue our journey to Gyantse, Shigatse then finally to Rungbuk Monastery. An amazing hike to Everest base camp for a Majestic view of Mt. Everest will be an unforgettable memory of the trip. We drive down to Zhangmu via Nyalam pass. We will farewell our Tibetan crew at the border and cross the Friendship Bridge and drive a scenic 5 hour to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal.
Lhasa Ganden Sayme Everest tour Fact
Trip Duration: 11 days
Mode of Tour: Fly in and drive out Trip starts: Lhasa fly in Trip ends: Kathmandu- Tibet boarder Group size: Minimum 2 & Maximum 15 Accommodation: Hotel and Guest houses stay BB Basis Transportation: 4WD Land cruiser or Mini Van Highlights of trip: Exploring stunning Lhasa with monasteries and palaces, a trip to Ganden Syame Tsedang and adventure overland journey to Everest base camp with marvelous views and beautiful cultural experience of dry plateau…
Lhasa Ganden Sayme Everest tour – Outline itinerary
Day 01: Arrive To Gongar Airport.
Day 02/03: Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Day 04: Lhasa to Ganden Monastery at 4500 Meters.
Day 05: Drive to Samye and Tsedang.
Day 06: Excursions of Yarlung valley.
Day 07: Drive to Gyantse (3800m/190 kms / 5-6 hrs).
Day 09: Drive to Rongbuk (4920m/60kms/3 hrs).
Day 10: Drive Rongbuk to Nayalam (3750m/310kms/3 hrs).
Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu, (1350m/125kms) 6-7hrs.
Trip Cost: If you wish to make this tour as a private trip with your family, friends and colleagues then please send us an email and let us know how many members are there in your group to do this trip and the category of accommodation you want to use in Lhasa and en route, and then we quote the best price as per your requirements.
Note: If you wish to join this trip in Kathmandu you have to arrive 2 days prior to trip departure dates (But you need to provide us copy of your passport at least 25 days before the trip departure). Or if you wish to start in Lhasa, you can arrive Lhasa on the date mentioned above or earlier.
Lhasa Ganden Sayme Everest tour – Detailed itinerary
Day 01: Arrive to Gongar Airport.
Meet our guide then Transfer to Lhasa, Check in to Hotel. 95 kms one hrs drive.
Day 02/03: Sightseeing in Lhasa.
Guided tour of Potala, the Winter Palace of Dalai Lama, Jokhang Temple and Barkhor Market,Drepung, biggest Monastic University of Tibet. Norbulinka Palace, the Summer Palace & Sera Gompa.
Day 04: Lhasa to Ganden Monastery at 4500 Meters,
After Breakfast, drive 45 Kms to Ganden Monastery, rest of time acclimatization. Overnight at guest house.
Day 05: Drive to Samye and Tsedang.
Drive to Samey Monastery, visit monastery then drive to Tsedang 3500 meters. Overnight at guest house.
Day 06: Excursions of Yarlung valley.
After Breakfast, drive to tombs of Tibetan King's located in the choynge country, includes tombs from 29th to 40th Tsenpo, and their minister and imperial and concubines In the afternoon, we visit YAMBHU Laganag Temple, TRADUK temple and other ancient Monasteries. Overnight at guest house.
Day 07: Drive to Gyantse (3800m/190 kms / 5-6 hrs).
Today we drive over crossing several high passes The KAMBA LA Pass (4794m.) & KARO LA (5010m.) PASS , The Lake Yamdrok- Tso en route enjoy the Karola Glacier, You can see place where film Red River Valley was shot you can see in the distance the Dzong of Red fort where Tibetan fought bloody battle with British invaders 1904 with Palcho Monastery with 100000 Buddha Pagoda.
Day 08: Drive to Shegar (3900m/344kms/6-7hrs) via Shigatse.
In Shigatse we Visit the Tashilhunpo Monastery, Tibetan free Market. Overnight at guest house in Shegar.
Day 09: Drive to Rongbuk (4920m/60kms/3 hrs).
Today we drive over rocky terrain on to the Rongbuk enjoying views of Everest, Beautiful rocky landscapes and other numerous mountains. Overnight at guest house.
Day 10: Drive Rongbuk to Nayalam (3650m/310kms/3 hrs).
Am we will trek to Everest base Camp, retreat to Rongbuk, we drive to Nyalam in the afternoon. Overnight at guest house.
Day 11: Drive to Kathmandu, (1350m/125kms) 6-7hrs.
Drive Downhill to Zhangmu, after completing immigration formalities, scenic drive to Kathmandu. This drive offers entirely different views than Tibet, lust forest, terraced rice field, green vegetation and scattered ethnical villages. Our Nepal guide picks you up at Kodari border then drive to Kathmandu. In the evening join the farewell dinner organized by Alpine Eco Trek & Expedition.
Services Includes
Tibet Travel Permit fee of Tibet
Guided tour as per program
All Monastery entrance fee
Hotel in Lhasa with breakfast
Best available guest houses en route with breakfast basis
Transportation by Toyota Land cruiser 4500 or mini bus
Group visa fee for Tibet
Necessary drop and pick up by private vehicle
Services Excludes
Lunch and dinner along the trip
Flight ticket (Kathmandu- Lhasa- kathmandu) and airport taxes
Emergency rescue evacuation cost
Other personal expenses tips, donation, laundry, call and bottle drinks
Photography charges
Any cost arising from Landslides, road blockage & additional transportation cost.
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